Royal Caribbean Modifies 5 Cruise Ship Deployments For 2021
Citing market research, Royal Caribbean has made changes to its 2021 summer cruising schedule. With the new changes come two new cruising options from Europe, along with and the reintroduction to a popular Southern Caribbean route. The changes also mark a first for Royal Caribbean, a full season of short cruises in the Mediterranean, and […]
Carnival Offers First Look at New Mega Ship Atrium [Photos]
We’re finally getting a sneak peek at the atrium of Carnival Cruise Line’s upcoming Mardi Gras, a space designed to amp up the “wow” factor from the moment guests step aboard. What You’ll Find in Grand Central “The atrium is the heartbeat of the ship,” said Glenn Aprile, Carnival’s director of new build product development, […]
Do I Need A Passport To Cruise?
Do I need a passport to cruise? While many assume that this is a yes or no question, it depends on where you’re going. There are many varying factors that determine whether you’ll need a passport for a specific sailing. However, if you ask a seasoned cruiser many will tell you that a passport is […]
What Cruisers Need to Know About Masks, Excursions, More
Now that cruise lines have submitted plans detailing how they’ll return to service to the Centers for Disease Control, a clearer picture is emerging regarding what protocols will likely be put in place. Yes, You Should Expect to Wear Masks At least two plans have been submitted to the CDC for consideration. One comes from […]
Princess Cruises Sells Two Cruise Ships
Princess Cruises this week announced that they are selling two of their older Sun-class cruise ships. The announcement confirmed what had previously been rumored, that both the Sea Princess and Sun Princess were leaving the fleet. Why the Ships Were So Important To Princess Cruises In making the announcement, Princess Cruises president Jan Swartz said, “Both […]
Cruise Lines Submit Plans to CDC; One Step Closer to Sailing
As of Monday afternoon, Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Group, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings have submitted their return-to-cruise plans to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control for consideration. This is a major step forward for the three biggest players in the cruise industry. What the Cruise Lines Presented to the CDC Early Monday morning it […]
Last Day To Share Cruise Comments With CDC
Monday is the last opportunity for cruisers to share their thoughts and comments with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On July 21, 2020, the CDC invited the general public to leave their comments on the cruise industry through Monday, September 21, 2020. How To Leave A Public Comment To leave commentary before […]
Cruise Lines Submit Plan to CDC For Safe Return To Cruising
Two cruise companies have officially submitted their return-to-cruising plans to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Under the Healthy Sail Panel, which is comprised of America’s leading health experts, along with Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), the lines submitted 74 recommendations which focus on five key areas regarding ways to […]
Cruise Line Founder Dies At 91
While there’s every chance that even the biggest fans of Norwegian Cruise Line don’t know the name Knut Kloster, they might still want to take a moment of silence in his honor. Although Kloster passed away this week, the legacy of the 91-year-old — who helped found Norwegian and changed the face of modern cruising […]
Second Carnival Corporation Ship Returns To Cruising in Europe
The second Carnival Corporation cruise ship, Costa Diadema, is returning to service on Saturday, another sign that slowly but sure, the industry is getting back on track. This is the second Costa Cruises’ ship to return to the sea with passengers. Costa Diadema‘s itinerary, which starts in Genoa, includes calls at Italian ports and is […]